Oklahoma City, OK Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)
Short-term rental permit rules in Oklahoma City, OK, also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration, list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Key Facts
- License authority
- Supervisor of Licenses
- License term
- 1 year, renewable annually
- Separate license
- required per dwelling unit
- Non-primary-residence use
- needs BOA special exception
- Unlicensed operation penalty
- Class "A" offense
Summary
Oklahoma City requires a home sharing/short term rental license from the Supervisor of Licenses before any host can rent out a dwelling for under 30 days.
No person shall manage/operate a home sharing/short term rental accommodation without a license, as provided herein, issued by the Supervisor of Licenses. Said license shall expire one year from the date of issuance. Licenses may be renewed on an annual basis upon filing a renewal application with the Supervisor of Licenses.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 5 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Under Code § 13-510, no one may manage or operate a home sharing/short term rental accommodation without a license from the Supervisor of Licenses, which expires one year from issuance and must be renewed annually. Licenses are denied if delinquent hotel taxes are owed under Chapter 52. Renting spaces not approved for residential occupancy, a parked vehicle, storage shed, trailer, garage, or tent, is barred outright, and hosts must comply with building and fire codes. A separate license is required for each dwelling unit offered. If the unit isn't the host's primary residence, is rented more than ten nights a month, or sits in a Historic Preservation District, a Board of Adjustment special exception is also required before any license issues.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a required license, or otherwise violating this Article, is a Class "A" offense under § 13-515; a suspended, revoked, or denied license bars re-approval for that address for one year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Oklahoma City?
Can I rent a short-term rental that isn't my primary home?
Sources & Official References
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